General Landry and Director Mulvaney participated in a lively discussion with
attendees and panelists from community groups, industry, and state partners.
Leaders from the Better Business Bureau, the Louisiana Bankers Association,
AARP, and local and state governments educated the public on common types of
elder fraud and gave tips on how to prevent it.

“It is absolutely despicable to take advantage of our elderly family, friends,
and neighbors,” said General Landry. “This is why my office is on the front
lines investigating, arresting, and educating to help stop the awful occurrence
of seniors being targeted and preyed upon by scammers.”

“Hearing and listening to
consumers in their own communities is critical to ensuring the Bureau
fulfills its mission,” said CFPB Acting Director Mick Mulvaney. I’m grateful to
General Landry for co-hosting and organizing this town hall to achieve just
that goal.”

“With research showing Americans aged 65 and older are the prime targets of
scams and millions of older Americans having their financial security ruined by
scammers, I am extremely grateful Director Mulvaney and his agency chose to do
this very important town hall in Baton Rouge,” added General Landry. “My office
and I will utilize the valuable information shared today in our future outreach
programs.”

For more tips on how to recognize and avoid elder fraud, please visit https://www.consumerfinance.gov/.